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So imagine this: We live in a world where mistakes are made and will always be made. Would it be logical if every time someone makes a mistake, or causes some disappointment, for us to choose (through our emotions) to mentally and physically harm ourselves? What will we achieve by that? We should not harm anyone, let alone our self.
Living happily does not mean that everything around us must be perfect. It means choosing to be happy in spite of the fact that it will never be perfect.
Disappointments will always come our way. We must try to be more prepared for the disappointments. We must choose to be happy! We must have the mindset to laugh it off and persist to overcome any disappointment.
Time for a Smile
Two men were out golfing. As one was ready to take his shot, a funeral procession drove by the golf course. The man stopped what he was doing, put down his club, and took off his hat and placed it over his heart.
His partner was moved by this and said, "That's the nicest thing I've even seen you do!” The man looked back at him and said, "Well, that's the least I could do after 20 years of marriage..."
Path to Righteousness
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